Restaurant Manager - Winter Season

Seasonal (Seasonal)Who We Are: At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone. Perks & Benefits:Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra ResortsDiscounted friends & family ticketsMedical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%Mental health resources for all employeesFood & beverage and retail discounts Onsite employee childcare based on availabilityDiscounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and morePOSITION SUMMARY:The Restaurant Manager cooperates with Unit Supervisors to create and implement daily food preparation, set-up, service, and break down. This employee must communicate with other departments during event location planning as well. They are responsible for visualizing and realizing the ideas and intentions of individual supervisors. The Food and Beverage Manager will serve as bar foreman, crew member, and various other Food and Beverage positions as needed. They must supervise and delegate responsibilities to other food service staff during their Unit Supervisor's absence. The Restaurant Manager will work with the Director of Food & Beverage to help with planning, directing, controlling, and coordinating of all food service operations, including: all personnel functions, pricing, purchasing, inventory, food presentation, food production, beverage production, and monetary collection. The 'Manager Restaurant I' will follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Responsible for daily operations of the restaurant and other establishments that prepare and serve meals and beverages to our guestsPlans, organizes, staffs, and directs all phases of food operation for the food service unit consistent with departmental goals, policies, and proceduresCoordinate activities among various departments such as kitchen, dining room and banquet servicesEnsure that guests are satisfied with their dining experienceOversee the inventory and ordering of food, equipment, and suppliesArrange for the routine maintenance of the restaurant, it's equipment and facilitiesResponsible for all the administrative and human resources functions of running the businessRecruiting new employees and monitoring employees performance and trainingSupervising routine food service operationsAssisting executive chefs as they select successful menu items with specific emphasis on cost effectiveness, popularity, market trends and qualityAnalyze the recipe of the dishes to determine food, overhead, labor, and costsCoordinate services such as waste removal and pest controlReceive deliveries and check contents against order recordsInspect quality of foods to ensure that expectations are metMeet with representatives from supply companiesEnsure that food and service meet appropriate standardsSelection and development of staff through formal interviewing, hiring, training and when necessary, firing employeesRetain good employeesOversee training of new employees and explain the establishments policies and practiceSchedule work hours for all staffEstablish daily food production and labor force goals which coincide with the anticipated fluctuation of businessHelp with cooking, clearing or other tasks as necessaryEnsure that dinners are served properly and in a timely mannerInvestigate and resolve guests' complaints about food quality or serviceMonitor orders in the kitchen to determine where backups may occurDirect the cleaning of the dining areas, kitchen and washing of table ware, kitchen utensils and equipment to comply with government sanitation standards.Monitor the actions of the employees and patrons on a continual basis to ensure the personal safety of everyoneFollow procedural guidelines and training programs to meet/exceed the regulations imposed by local health and liquor lawsKeep employee work recordsDaily upkeep of payroll (Kronos)Complete paperwork to comply with licensing laws and reporting requirements of tax, wage and hour, unemployment compensation, and social security lawsRetain responsibility of accuracy of business recordsMaintain records of supply and equipment purchases and ensure that suppliers are paidUse of inventory tracking software to compare the records of sales from the POS with the record of current inventoryUse internet to track industry news, find recipes, conduct market research, purchase supplies or equipment, recruit employees and train staffTally cash and charge receipts and balance against record of salesResponsible for depositing the day's receipts or securing them in a safe placeResponsible for locking up the establishments, checking that the grills, ovens and lights are off and switching on the alarm systemFollows security procedures for daily and long-term control of inventory, cash handling, equipment and the facility and safeguards to prevent significant dollar loss to the resort Maintain as reasonably safe work environment that meets or exceeds OSHA and MSDS regulationsComplete analysis of food related trends through seminars, attending restaurant and food equipment shows, professional associations, national and local competitions, and their application to our businessDevelops an annual budget for applicable food service equipment with specific emphasis on replacement cost versus cost to repair, durability, expanded versatility and expected maintenance and overall costDevelops an annual budget and target goals which includes anticipated gross sales, cost of goods sold, labor and other expensesMust have a TIPS certificationMust be a self-starter and work with little supervisionCooperate with marketing department and advertising agencies on development of advertising material and special eventsCooperate with finance department with regard to proper accounting of revenuesRecruit, train, and develop personnel that are capable of operating units in a manner that are consistent with established procedures and the goals of the companyTotal operation of all food related special events for groups from 20 - 10,000Research and propose capital projectsBe environmentally conscious in all facets of operations from product purchasing to energy management controlProcurement of entertainment when applicableResponsible for all computer operating systemsOther duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of food and beverage equipment, requiredAbility to operate company vehicles and snowmobilesComputer skills, preferredProven leadership skillsBusiness skillsDemonstrated interest and aptitude in food service, requiredGood health and stamina, requiredEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Education:College degree or equivalent experience with specific training in the areas of operation, customer service, finance, marketing, and personnelExperience:Minimum 3-5 years' experience in actual food and beverage operations supervision requiredWAGE: The salary range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resort's pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resort's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.Salary: $55-$65kPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.WORKING CONDITIONS:Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Created: 2025-11-15